World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

'I think it's important that I get to enjoy the next part of my life as Ash Barty the person, not Ash Barty the athlete.' IMAGE: Ash Barty retires with 15 titles, less than two months after......

Barty celebrates home triumph with Australian greats

IMAGE: Ash Barty kisses her former doubles partner Casey Dellacqua. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Moments before the most important match of Ash Barty's career in Australia, she......

Aus Open local favorite Ash Barty is a modern-day icon

IMAGE: Ash Barty continued her remarkable run during the past fortnight in Melbourne Park and reached the final without dropping a set. Photograph: Graham Denholm/Getty Images When Evonne......

Goolagong proud of 'great Australian' Barty

"Ash to me is like a little sister and part of my family and we treat each other that way... It's magical when you achieve your dream... I'm sure it's magical for her." IMAGE: Ashleigh Barty......

Court unsure if Serena can topple her Grand Slam record

'She may equal it but she's still got to pass it. It's an ask.' IMAGE: Serena Williams reacts during her third round match against China's Qiang Wang at the Australian Open on Friday. Photograph:......